Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
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J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc · Mar 2014
ReviewMetasynthesis of research on the role of psychiatric inpatient nurses: what is important to staff?
Inpatient psychiatric nurses are a large workforce, but their work is poorly articulated and thus poorly understood outside of the professional inpatient community. ⋯ Nurses need to articulate their practice so they can assert for the staffing and resources needed to keep units safe and promote patients' well-being, strive toward quality, and promote the development of the specialty.
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J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc · Jan 2014
ReviewAn integrative review of the mental health of partners of veterans with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder.
The aim of this article is to present an integrative review of the mental health of veteran partners living with veterans with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Living with a veteran with PTSD affects the psychological well-being and health outcomes of a veteran partner. Fourteen research articles that focused on the mental health of military partners, which directly influence the psychological well-being of veteran partners, were reviewed. ⋯ For years, the partner's presence has been overlooked in the PTSD treatment. However, to promote the comprehensive health of veterans with PTSD, it is paramount to understand the mental health state of veteran partners. Understanding the mental health state of veteran partners will provide a broader perspective to the plight of veteran partners.